A plane crashed after a 3D-printed part softened and collapsed, causing its engine to lose power, a report has found. The ...

Boeing wants to patent its process for 3D-printed replacement aircraft parts. And here’s a novel twist in this era of pre-emptive patent filings: The company is already using 3D-printed aircraft parts ...

The 60th Maintenance Squadron at Travis Air Force base in California is spearheading an innovative effort to produce 3D-printed aircraft parts. The squadron is the first field unit in the Air Force to ...

In an industry as large and competitive as the aeronautical business, production optimization and efficiency are imperative. This need for production advancements is intensified further by increasing ...

This is the Czinger 21C hypercar, made in California. Many of the parts on the car are 3D printed in order to save on weight and materials. Only 80 will ever be made, with deliveries starting in 2023.

In another potential aerospace application for 3D printing, Boeing has filed an application with the US Patent Office for a way to make artificial "ice." The company isn't planning on making novelty ...

3D printing technology is fast evolving, with companies now producing objects ranging from castles to lawn mowers. But until now, no one has been able to print a 3D airplane that flies. Now, European ...

3D printing has popped up on the cutting-edge of some surprisingly diverse industries: food, healthcare, retail, and now aerospace. The aerospace business is driven by the following factors: weight, ...

French aerospace manufacturer Airbus has 3D printed an entire mini plane in order to demonstrate how one day the technology could be used for consumer aircraft AFP French aircraft manufacturer Airbus ...